Tours and Trips in Qatar

Delve into the rich cultural and camel- and horse-racing heritage of Qatar on a 4-hour tour from Doha, with a knowledgeable driver-guide. Explore the historical Qatari artifacts at the Sheikh Faisal Museum, including Islamic art, coinage and vintage cars; and visit Doha's camel race track to watch the extraordinary robotic jockeys as they put the steeds through their paces. Finally, visit the prestigious Equestrian Club to view some of its priceless royal and internationally owned thoroughbreds and glossy Arabian steeds in training.

Pressed for time in Doha? This whistlestop private 4-hour tour of Qatar's capital provides the perfect introduction to the city. Take a look around The Pearl, Doha's artificial oyster-shaped island; visit the Katara cultural center; and see the prized Arabian horses at the Racing and Equestrian Club. Finish with a visit to the Museum of Islamic Arts and shopping time at the Souq Waqif. Private transport and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Hit the hottest shops in Doha without the hassle of lugging heavy bags or parking on this full-day private shopping tour. Be chauffeured around three of the city's retail hotspots: the Pearl-Qatar, Lagoona Mall, and Villaggio Mall. Enjoy free time at each to roam the designer boutiques, fashion chains, department stores, and other shops, and break for lunch (own expense). Private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees included.

Discover the rich culture and history of Qatar on this half-day tour of Doha. Explore the four heritage buildings that make up the Msheireb Museums on a guided tour, take in the views along the Corniche coastal road, then shop for unique souvenirs at the traditional Souk Waqif market.

Discover some of the highlights of Doha on a full-day tour with a private guide. Visit the innovative Qatar Foundation, taking in Education City, the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) and Mathaf (Arab Museum of Modern Art). Continue to the outside of the sports complex, the Aspire Zone (aka Doha Sports City) for an exterior view of the Khalifa International Stadium, the Aspire Dome, and Aspire Academy. Enjoy sweeping views as you have lunch at The Flying Carpet restaurant in the Torch Hotel, then check out the Villaggio Mall and Equestrian Club before returning to your hotel.

Combine retail therapy with a glimpse of old Doha on a private 5-hour souk shopping tour. Choose to visit Souk Waqif, a warren of gift and craft shops within a beautifully restored Bedouin marketplace; or Al Wakra Souk, a seafront heritage souk and village alongside a corniche. Be introduced to the shops by a guide, and enjoy time free to stroll, relax and shop. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Discover the cultural highlights of Doha and Qatar on a private full-day tour. Visit the modern arts and cultural center of Katara, explore The Pearl, and check out Al Shahaniya camel track, a showcase for the age-old sport of camel racing. Plus, delve into Qatari history and culture at the Sheikh Faisal Museum and Museum of Islamic Arts. Lunch at the Souq Waqif, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Get a comprehensive tour of Doha in just a half day on this excursion that stops at all the city's landmarks and highlights. Leave the driving to the guide so you can focus on the scenery, passing the West Bay district and Corniche on the way to Katara. Explore the beach, the art galleries, opera house, and the open-air amphitheater, benefitting from engaging guided commentary as you travel.

Explore three of Doha's must-see museums on an 8-hour tour, led by a professional guide. Discover stunning Arabian modern art at the cutting-edge Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art before continuing to the Museum of Islamic Art, a treasure-house of art spanning 1,400 years and three continents. Admire the ceramics, textiles, manuscripts, coins and other displays, and finish at the fascinating Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, a showcase of Islamic and Qatari art, culture and artifacts. The tour includes lunch or dinner, plus complimentary sodas and air-conditioned transport.

Spend approximately four hours with your guide exploring this rapidly expanding city. Start with contemporary landmarks, like the Pearl-Qatar, the Porto Arabia boardwalk and marina, and see the impressive architecture of the skyscrapers that dot the sky.  Next, see how history has been preserved at the Souq Waqif, the Katara heritage site, and the imposing State Grand Mosque.